Principles of Resuscitation for ‘Maternal Collapse’ During Pregnancy, Labour and Postpartum

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Chapter 2 - Principles of Resuscitation for ‘Maternal Collapse’ During Pregnancy, Labour and Postpartum

Airway, Breathing and Circulation

from Section 1 - General Principles

Published online by Cambridge University Press: 06 May 2021

Renate Wendler

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Edwin Chandraharan and

Sir Sabaratnam Arulkumaran

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Edwin Chandraharan: Affiliation:
St George's University of London
Sir Sabaratnam Arulkumaran: Affiliation:
St George's University of London

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The incidence of maternal collapse and severe maternal morbidity is unknown. Recent studies estimate that maternal collapse occurs in between 0.14 and 6 per 1000 births [1, 2]. In hospital, maternal collapse and sudden cardiac arrest are usually related to peripartum events and the outcome depends on effective resuscitation and identification and effective treatment of the underlying cause [3]. Therefore, staff on the delivery suite must be expertly trained in advanced life-support techniques and resuscitation equipment should be readily available.

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Information: Obstetric and Intrapartum Emergencies
A Practical Guide to Management
, pp. 10 - 16

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1017/9781108790932.004 [Opens in a new window]

Publisher: Cambridge University Press

Print publication year: 2021

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